Fergie and Josh Duhamel Split After 8 Years of Marriage

The two, parents to 4-year-old son Axl, have called it quits after eight years of marriage.

"With absolute love and respect we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year," the two said in a statement relayed by Fergie's rep Thursday. "To give our family the best opportunity to adjust, we wanted to keep this a private matter before sharing it with the public. We are and will always be united in our support of each other and our family."